Asset Manager

Overview

An Infrastructure Asset Management Specialist is sought by a public sector organisation in Brisbane to influence the future of educational infrastructure across Queensland. The role focuses on shaping and uplifting asset management practices within a division that manages assets valued at over $40 billion, supporting business transformation initiatives and collaborating with a diverse range of stakeholders to ensure effective stewardship of critical infrastructure. The position offers flexible working opportunities and a supportive, inclusive team.

What you'll do

Based in Brisbane, you will contribute to both operational excellence and transformative change within one of Queensland’s most significant public sector portfolios. Your day-to-day responsibilities include providing expert advice on best practice approaches and helping design and roll out new strategies that enhance asset management throughout the asset lifecycle. You will work with internal staff and external partners to optimise asset stewardship for efficiency, compliance, and value creation. You will champion continuous improvement, foster cross-departmental collaboration, and translate complex technical concepts into actionable plans. You will develop artefacts for business transformation projects, manage competing priorities, and provide strategic counsel to senior leaders.

- Provide expert guidance on contemporary asset management practices to ensure assets are managed across their lifecycle.
- Lead or support asset management improvement activities aligned with ISO55000 standards.
- Lead or support resolution of complex asset management issues with practical solutions.
- Contribute to robust asset management strategies aligned with organisational objectives and service delivery needs.
- Promote continuous improvement and knowledge sharing across the organisation.
- Collaborate with internal teams, external contractors, other divisions, and government agencies to foster cohesive asset management practices.
- Undertake work packages for infrastructure management transformation projects with timely, high-quality outcomes.
- Serve as a link between stakeholders during the implementation of new asset management models and improvement activities.
- Provide strategic advice to senior executives on infrastructure asset management matters.

What you bring

To succeed, you will have substantial experience in large organisations shaping asset management policies, frameworks, strategies, plans, or systems. You will be adept at reviewing custodianship models and developing plans for capital renewal or maintenance using data standards and hierarchies. You should be collaborative, capable of translating complex requirements into practical actions, and able to work with building-related assets or contribute to business transformation efforts. Relevant academic credentials or industry certifications are helpful but not mandatory if offset by demonstrable expertise.

- Extensive experience in infrastructure asset management within large-scale organisations, including policy development, framework design, strategy formulation, planning, and system implementation.
- Experience defining Asset Custodianship Models across the asset lifecycle.
- Experience developing Asset Management Plans and capital renewal/maintenance planning using data-driven insights.
- Strong background in defining asset data standards and hierarchies for information governance and digital enablement.
- Experience analysing complex data sets, processes, or systems issues related to asset management in multi-faceted environments.
- Desirable: experience managing or supporting building-related assets or infrastructure in education or similar sectors.
- Desirable: leading or contributing to business transformation or continuous improvement in low-maturity organisations.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to influence stakeholders and build collaborative relationships.
- Hands-on, detail-oriented approach with the ability to deliver routine tasks and innovative solutions under tight deadlines.
- Relevant qualifications (e.g., degrees in Engineering, GIS, Business, or Finance) or recognized certifications (Asset Management Council, IPWEA) are highly regarded but not mandatory.

What sets this company apart

This organisation supports Queensland’s educational landscape through world-class infrastructure stewardship, with a portfolio valued at over $40 billion and an annual delivery program exceeding $1.7 billion. The division is undergoing significant transformation to uplift maturity, offering opportunities to shape future directions. The workplace emphasizes inclusivity, knowledge sharing, flexible working where possible, and ongoing development.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.

To apply please click apply or contact Noah Young on +61 7 3032 2283 for a confidential discussion.

About the job

Contract Type: Temporary

Specialism: Government

Focus: Portfolio, Program and Project Management

Industry: Public Sector and Government

Salary: AUD116 - AUD119.54 per hour

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Senior Management

Location: Brisbane CBD

Job Reference: MY8RSU-A2C89D1B

Date posted: 19 September 2025

Consultant: Noah Young

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